Pranay K Shome

–The writer is currently working as a Research Associate at Defence Research and Studies (dras.in) and is a columnist. The views expressed are personal and do not necessarily reflect the views of Raksha Anirveda

Politics of Pragmatism

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In the annals of international relations theory, - Realism, Marxism and Liberalism/Idealism are the dominant schools of thought. These theories have played a critical role in shaping the nuances of theorisation in the world...

Playing It By Our Rules

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Change is the order of life. German philosopher Hegel, who created the theory of dialectics, highlighted that change is of paramount importance for the creation of both the thesis and the antithesis, with the...

Fortifying Security

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India and the United States recently announced the inking of a ten-year defence cooperation framework that would set the future of the ties between the two countries. This was followed by the announcement to...

Eurasian Geopolitics Re-Imagined

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At a recent meeting held in The Hague, the 32-member NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organisation) pledged a historic commitment to increase its defense budget up to 5% of its respective economies’ GDP. This scale-up...

The Perils of Globalisation

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As an idea, globalisation dates back to ancient times when seen from the perspective of different civilisations. In India’s case, it was the Indo-sphere, in China’s case it was the Silk Route. For the...

Trouble Next Door

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Economics plays a crucial role in international politics. It can turn once-sworn enemies into the best of comrades, and bring about an end to a conflict that may have been going on for a...

Peace Through Strength

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Peace through strength is a common idea that has been instrumental in the rise and expansion of some of the world's empires. It has also played a crucial role in the dominance of countries...

Warfare of the Future

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The horrific terror attack at the lush green meadows of Pahalgam in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir on April 22 has shocked the conscience of the nation and brought to the fore...

Masterpiece in Strategic Thought: ‘War Amongst the People’ for Political End

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In the annals of warfare and strategic thought, the book The Utility of Force stands out as a tour de force. The year 2025 marks the 20th anniversary of this groundbreaking work. The author,...

Metamorphosis of the Trans-Atlantic Order

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The Trans-Atlantic Order, which was characterised by solid economic, military, political, and most importantly civilisational ties between the United States of America and its allies in Europe, has broken down almost irreparably. Today, the...

A New World Order in the Making

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Change is the order of nature, the world around us is always in flux. In that context, world politics is all the more affected. Given the plethora of state and non-state actors playing a...

The Dragon’s Menace

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Manipur, considered one of India's most beautiful and serene states from the aesthetic point of view, has been making national and international headlines for almost the past two years for all the wrong reasons....

US-Europe Relationship: Realism Strikes Back

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Realism, one of the most popular theories of International Politics, posits that human nature is essentially narcissistic and egotistical, and emphasises the fulfillment of self-interest. Even when it contributes to the development of the...
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